Yesterday morning in Lille, Thomas Coldefy attended a breakfast organized at the Gare Saint Sauveur by Bouygues Construction to present the Archisobre approach, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of a tertiary building by a factor of 3, and its implementation through our Concept Building project in Marseille. […]
Invited to participate in the event organized by SHARE Architects in Cyprus, Isabel Van Haute presents Coldefy’s vision, which places humans and the appropriation of spaces at the center of its approach. In a conference titled “Place Making,” she revisits the expression of this vision in projects such as the China Foundation in Paris, the […]
Thomas Coldefy & Isabel Van Haute are invited to present tonight, at the NORDBAT trade show in Lille, Coldefy’s vision on urban regeneration, or how projects such as the Hong Kong Design Institute, the renovation of the European Parliament in Brussels, the Maroquinerie de la Sormonne, the China Foundation, the Oasis project in Montpellier, and […]
Excited to share that Coldefy has been named the 11th top architecture firm in France by Architizer! This recognition highlights our dedication to innovative and sustainable design. A big thank you to our team and partners for their hard work and creativity. Find out more here. […]
Meet Vincent Roux, our new General Manager at Coldefy! Vincent brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our team. As we continue to push the boundaries of architecture and urban planning, Vincent’s leadership will guide our projects towards new heights of innovation and excellence. When asked about his favorite Coldefy project and […]
Meet Coldefy at #MIPIM 2024 in #Cannes! We’re excited to connect with both familiar partners and new industry contacts. If you’ll be at MIPIM from March 12th to 15th, don’t hesitate to reach out! […]
Work is progressing! A visual journey through the construction site of our flagship project in Shenzhen: the Bao’An Cultural and Artistic Center. A space where art and architecture converge, fostering a strong dialogue between artworks and the public. Its translucent facade, inspired by the natural beauty of marble, will act as a living canvas, reflecting the dynamic interaction between the city, visitors, and art. […]
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Last week, we had the honor of participating in the Vlerick Global Alumni Winter Reunion, and it was an extraordinary experience! Isabel Van Haute had the pleasure of representing our studio at this prestigious gathering by joining the panel discussion on Biospheric Urbanism following Bas Smets’ inspiring address. The event, bringing together nearly 200 participants, […]
We are thrilled to be present at #SIMI2023, thanks to the invitation from #LilleMetropole, where Thomas Coldefy will present the project for the future Administrative City of Lille! Join us at the MEL stand (F15, level 1) tomorrow, Wednesday, December 13, at 11am, to explore this innovative vision for the future of our city. We look forward to meeting you there! […]
We’re delighted to announce the start of work on the Promenades d’Olène project in Reims! On Monday November 13, 2023, the first stone of the program was laid, in the presence of Vautrin Catherine – President of Greater Reims, Arnaud Robinet – Mayor of Reims. We share our enthusiasm with all our partners involved in this beautiful real estate project, which harmoniously combines urbanity, nature and quality of life. […]
Discover Coldefy’s approach to architecture in the latest IDEAT special issue on green architecture. In an interview with Guy-Claude Agboton,Thomas Coldefy and Isabel Van Haute share their pragmatic and humanist vision, emphasizing environmental priorities alongside innovative, comfortable living solutions. This four-page interview offers a deep dive into our commitment to sustainable and bioclimatic architecture. Warm […]
We are thankful to Les Echos for featuring the Fondation de Chine, an architectural project that blends innovation with cultural legacy. Designed to house 300 students, it represents architecture that is sensitive to climatic challenges while celebrating the richness of Chinese culture. The article highlights the modern reinterpretation of the ‘Tulou’ and the building’s adaptation […]
We are proud to have won the AMO 2023 Award alongside Hermès for our Sormonne leather goods project, in the “Most productive place” category. This award recognizes the owner and architect of a project that stands out for its architectural and environmental quality, its responsiveness to the brief, its capacity for innovation and its ability to […]
We are honored to announce that our studio, in collaboration with our esteemed partners CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Rimond, has been selected as the winner of the architecture competition for the construction of the France Pavilion for the Osaka World Expo 2025. The design will be officially unveiled in Autumn 2023. We invite you to […]
Making beautiful with beautiful! On the occasion of the Hermès in the Making exhibition, presented in Lille, at Euratechnologies, from July 8 to 16, 2023, Olivier Fournier, Managing Director of Hermès, Kevin Devis, craftsman at Maroquinerie de la Sormonne, and Thomas Coldefy debated the question of the “sustainable gesture”. A fascinating conversation, which highlighted three dimensions of […]
For our winning project at the Pulse Museum & Memorial in Orlando (us), our studio collaborated with artist Xavier Veilhan. This magnificent piece represents these shared values. […]
Yannick Denis (Valode & Pistre) and Isabel Van Haute, founding partner of Coldefy presented the Cité administrative d’État de Lille to the Préfecture du Nord and the Direction Immobilière de l’État (DIE) […]
We are proud to announce the delivery of Oïkos: a mixed-use, ambitious and sustainable rehabilitation project for a historic manor house in Wasquehal.The restoration and wood-frame extension of this iconic manor house in the Lille metropolitan area will house Aventim’s head office, as well as coworking, restaurant and hotel spaces. The new modern building complements […]
Zoltan Neville, partner of Coldefy was presented about Designing Social Spaces at SHARE Hungary. The presentation was explored how large scale projects are able to foster social connections that are necessary in the future development of our urban areas and present innovation in typological approach, material application and façade systems, as well as collaborative methods. […]
We were very proud to welcome Edouard Philippe this morning, along with Thierry Bièvre (Chairman of the Elithis Group), Steven Loiseau (Secretary_General of th Elithis Group) and the investor Catella for a visit to the site of our emblematic project for the Elithis Tower in Le Havre, the first positive-energy tower in Normandy! […]
Elithis Tower, Le Havre, France The first positive-energy tower in Normandy will be built in Le Havre by Coldefy. Designed to produce more energy than it consumes, this emblematic 15-storey, 48-metre-high tower will house 74 residential units.Solar energy production, combined with a highly advanced insulation design, will fully cover the heating, domestic hot water and […]
Zoltan Neville partner of Coldefy will be presenting at SHARE Hungary 2023 International Architecture & Technology Innovation Forum. The conference will take place on the 6th of June at the Budapest Music Center and is organised by SHAREarchitects, the largest network dedicated to architecture and construction professionals in Central and South Eastern Europe. “We should actively […]
For Hermès, Coldefy revisits the archetype of the workshop and reinvents the work environment. Hermès entrusted us with the design of its second leather goods factory in the Ardennes.The project is set in an undulating landscape of hedgerows and meadows. Our design included creating a village of artisans within a large horizontal house, whose ‘folded’ design […]
The construction work in the new Maillerie neighborhood is advancing on all fronts in which the previously industrial area will be transformed into a new vibrant district. The design concepts of this mixed-use project are to create harmony between the volumes while separating the diverse functions of the building including collective housings, offices, and shops. […]
Construction of Lake11 residential park is progressing forward. The main structure has topped out on Lots 7 & 8, and is significantly completely on Lot 3. The special connection between nature and the sensation of living in the city simultaneously was the leading concept when designing the Lake11 project. […]
Our construction site in Shenzhen is advancing. With the foundations nearing completion, we begin to see the structure of the three legs of the future vertical culture campus rise out of the ground. Client: Government of Bao’an District, Shenzhen, ChinaArchitects: Coldefy, ECADI […]
At the MIPIM 2023 in Cannes, Coldefy won the Architectural Folies competition of Montpellier. The winning Oasis project which was inspired by nature is a blend of delicate architectural forms and environmental consciousness. The project will be realized in the Ovalie district to create an extensive program which initiates sustainable links with the rest of […]
MIPIM 2023, ARCHI SOBRE conferenceThomas Coldefy, founding partner of Coldefy, will perform during the ARCHI SOBRE conference at MIPIM 2023 real estate fair.He will introduce our project for the Concept Building, an innovative approach which divides by 3 the carbon footprint of a tertiary building, initiated by Bouygues Construction.Alongside Albin DARGERY and architects Lucie NINEY, […]
Cannes, Palais des FestivalsFrom March 14 to 17, Thomas Coldefy and Marc Franco will attend MIPIM, the world’s leading real estate market event. Thomas Coldefy, architect, founding partnerMarc Franco, architect, partner & operations directorlook forward to meeting you to discuss our achievements, research and future projects! […]
Being a woman itself is a superpower. We are proud of our women colleagues! […]
The floating metal staircase is an exciting complement to the new wooden structure and the natural look that comes with the use of lots of glass. Client: AventimArchitect: Coldefy Collaborators: Projex , Diagobat, Guillaume Silva Photos: Jonathan Alexandre […]
At the occasion of EnerJ-meeting 2023 in Paris, Thomas Coldefy was invited to share EUROPARC collective’s proposal for the renovation project of the European Parliament. Thank you for the opportunity to participate! […]
Thomas Coldefy, founding partner of Coldefy, will be speaker as well at Energy and Environmental Efficiency Day organized by EnerJ-meeting Paris. The topic of his speech is about the “Renovation of the European Parliament in Brussels (project by the EUROPARC collective*) and carbon sobriety”. The Conference will take place on the 9th from 12:20 to […]
The concrete structure of Lake11 is being constructed floor by floor. Client: AtenorArchitects: Coldefy, Demeter Design Stúdió, 5LM […]
The staircases bridge across the courtyard to create a continuous floating path from the ground to the roof garden, meanwhile the central space becomes a place for exchange between Chinese and French cultures. Architects: Coldefy, Atelier FCJZCollaborators: S2T, Aedis, AVEL ACOUSTIQUE,Cabinet Vanguard , Le Sommer, BASE Photo: Mathieu Gangloff […]
New picture of the construction of Cité Administrative of Lille. The project was designed by Coldefy and Valode & Pistre, and is being carried out by Bouygues Batiment Nord-Est.Client: Préfecture de la région Hauts-de-France et du Nord […]
Following a competitive process for the Urban Design of 8 hectares of new residential park area called Lake City, Coldefy was selected with Demeter Design Studio and 5LM to develop approximately 275 units of housing with parking, services, and supporting commercial spaces.The design integrates a series of residential buildings among an existing green area, preserving […]
Very proud and honored to announce that Thomas Coldefy, founding partner of Coldefy have been awarded “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” by Rima ABDUL MALAK , the French Minister of Culture. This prestigious French distinction is a great honor as it is also the recognition by France of all the work done […]
Coldefy’s partner and architect Zoltan Neville will present the Lille based project Echo at World Architecture Festival 2022 See you in Lisbon, November 30 – December 2. Client of the project Echo: Aventim, ENGIE Solutions Aire NouvelleLead Architect: ColdefyCollaborators: Projex, Ingébois, VP & Green, Tribu, Coloco, LTA, Aïda […]
Zoltán Neville, Partner Coldefy & Associés Architectes Urbanistes, France focused on “Échelles / Scales” at SHARE Belgrade 2022 The presentation demonstrated through several completed and ongoing projects of diverse scales and types, how Coldefy creates balanced environmental, urban, and social compositions that push the boundaries for cities and life. Zoltán Neville presented some of the […]
Thomas Coldefy, founding partner and Zoltan Neville partner of Coldefy will be speakers as well at SHARE Belgrade 2022 International Architecture and Engineering Forum.The conference will take place on 23rd November at the Metropol Palace Hotel and is organised by SHARE Architects, the largest network dedicated to architecture and construction professionals in Central and South […]
Our winning proposal for New EU Parliament Building The European Parliament announced the international competition to renew the SPAAKBuilding in May 2020, with the objectives to set a positive example of sustainable andregenerative building, and to engage in dialogue with citizens and the city. EUROPARC’sproposal stood out from the 15 submitted designs, and was officially […]
Thomas Coldefy, founding partner of Coldefy, will be speaker as well at SHARE Belgrade 2022 International Architecture and Engineering Forum. The conference will take place on 23rd November at the Metropol Palace Hotel and is organised by SHARE Architects, the largest network dedicated to architecture and construction professionals in Central and South Eastern Europe. The […]
The Balice exhibition marks the commitment from Zuecca and Coldefy to engage a long term dialogue between Art and Architecture as a meaningful process of understanding the ever changing interpretation of the environment we live in. Following the Tropicalia exhibition at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, and the Balice exhibition […]
Corrugated and angular surfaces of the synthesis of French and Chinese cultures. Client: Cité internationale universitaire de ParisLead Architect: ColdefyAssociate Architect: Atelier FCJZCollaborators: S2T, AEDIS, Avel Acoustique,Cabinet Vanguard, Le Sommer, BASE […]
The construction work is advancing on all fronts for the new Cité Administrative of Lille. Look forward to see how the southern sector of the city will be revived. The project was designed by Coldefy and Valode & Pistre, and is being carried out by Bouygues Bâtiment Nord-Est. Client: Préfecture du Nord […]
Le Manoir, Wasquehal, FranceThe wooden structure for the new wing of the iconic Manor of Wasquehal is nearing completion. The new modern building complements the stately manor house, adding a new contemporary touch while preserving its heritage. Client: AtenorArchitects: ColdefyCollaborators: Projex, Diagobat, Groupe Kardham […]
In Budapest’s 11th district, the construction of our design for an ensemble of buildings is underway. Designed with diversity of living in mind, the project weaves architecture and nature together in a sustainable way. Geothermal energy will providing all heating and hot water for the entire project, an efficient and economic solution for all future residents. […]
Meet us on the 15th of October at LMH Rives de la Haute-Deûle résidence. Isabel Van Haute, one of the founders of Coldefy, will take a fascinating tour on the architectural challenges of housing construction today, and on the specific work that has been carried out for this housing estate in an exceptional location, on […]
Wonder Building, Bagnolet, FranceThe long glazed façade with horizontal lines and diagonals follows the peripheral boulevard and creates a new urban signal for the Porte de Bagnolet as much as it shields against the nuisance of the boulevard for its employees and the inhabitants of Bagnolet. Lead Architect: ColdefyCollaborators: Bollinger+Grohmann, Sylvain Maury , BASE, Projex, […]
Thomas Coldefy and Isabel Van Haute, founders of Coldefy, gave a lecture on the role of the void in architecture at the LifeCycles Festival (29 September 2022, Ghent) Thanks to the organizers for the invitation! […]
We are happy to announce the groundbreaking of Lake11, in Budapest’s 11th District.Following a competitive process for the Urban Design of 8 hectares of new residential park area called Lake City, Coldefy was selected with Demeter Design Studio and 5LM to develop approximately 175 units of housing with parking, services, and supporting commercial spaces.The design […]
Coldefy has been selected winner of the competition for the construction of over 50 units of individual, intermediary, and collective housing units in Amiens ZAC Renancourt. Primarily driven by the desire to integrate the development into the landscape, the project is organized around landscaped areas with dedicated private and collective exterior spaces, encouraging connection with […]
Coldefy has been selected winner of the competition for the construction of a new Parking structure in Saclay, France. Located at the entrance of ZAC Corbeville urban development area, the parking structure has the opportunity to signal the entrance to the area, as well as connect with the green corridor via an integrated garden, all […]
Our Project Parenthèse in Marc-en-Baroeul has been selected among the 20 winners for remarkable projects and initiatives in real estate. The project is developed by Aire Nouvel / Aventim, aiming to bring life to a district through the creation of a new sustainable office building on strategic triangular site just outside of Lille. […]
We are proud to announce that JDSA / Julien De Smedt Architects (DK), Coldefy (FR), CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati (IT), NL Architects (NL) and Ensamble Studio (SP) have formed a collective of united European architects and won the First Prize of the international competition to design a new European Parliament building in Brussels. Stay tuned for […]
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We are honored to be included among the worldarchfest 2022 Shortlist. We will present our Lille based project Echo at WAF2022 – see you in Lisbon, November 30 – December 2. […]
We are happy to announce the groundbreaking of Paul Duez Secondary School in Cambrai, France, that celebrates the well-being necessary for learning and for the development of life. It will be the first one to be built in wood in the North of France. Thus, the building’s primary purpose is to ensure the comfort of […]
On June 29th, Thomas Coldefy took part in the CARPARK FUTURES COMPETITION Roundtable and Prize-giving ceremony organized by DPA-X and Indigo Group. Joined by Dominique Perrault, Architect and Urbanist, Serge Clemente, President of Indigo, and many others, the competition and event, held at Tripostal Lille, aims to encourage the emergence of innovative solutions linked to […]
Our evolving global context imposes many changes in terms of the transformation of life in the city and the consumption of our fragile resources. Culminating at 48 meters high in this changing port district, the Elithis Le Havre tower, that will composed by 74 housing units, is a new positive energy lighthouse that re-interprets our relationship […]